Our all-new Alpine RFLX™ Thermal bibs have now only been uniquely designed to meet the needs of riders who are training, commuting and riding in cold and low-light conditions.

To maximize visibility we’ve included stretchy leg grippers and a left side thigh strip utilizing RFLX™ reflective fabric from Plastotex, an innovative Italian manufacturer.

This revolutionary fabric has refractive elements impregnated directly into the cloth that “explode” with brightness when illuminated by exposure from direct light, such as a car’s headlights.

Italian Miti® Lombardia stretch fabric, featured throughout the rest of the bib, will be soft and cozy against your skin. Due to its high-performing breathability, it not only keeps you warm and dry, but prevents you from over-heating as you put in those cold-weather miles.

Built with Pactimo’s signature Silhouette™ Engineering, these tights use innovative articulation and a unique strap and front panel design to allow you to enjoy longer rides with less material bunching, chaffing and discomfort.

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http://www.pactimo.com/why-bib-shorts/#commentsWed, 21 May 2014 13:13:29 +0000adminhttp://pactimo.com/?p=4022If you’re reading this you could be new to cycling or a veteran cyclist—either way, you’re curious why so many roadies and mountain bikers choose bibs over regular bike shorts.

Making the switch to bibs comes with a certain hesitancy. Not just for new cyclists. Even riders with years of experience and tens of thousands of miles behind them are reluctant to give bibs a try.

Why the resistance? Generally, it’s the leotard look of bibs. For some, it’s intimidating to imagine themselves wearing something as silly or dopey looking as bibs.

This article will hopefully shed some light on why so many people love them and why you may never go back to traditional shorts once you’ve make the switch.

Bib shorts are not just regular shorts with suspenders added. That is, however, how they got their start. Racers would yank out the drawstrings and use old-fashioned clip-on suspenders to hold their shorts in place instead. Today, the suspenders are integrated into the short, are not removable, and are designed using Lycra or mesh to be lightweight, breathable and easy on your shoulders.

Here’s a few reasons why bibs have become so popular:

1. There’s no waistband. Since there’s no waistband, there’s also no drawstring or itchy, uncomfortable elastic cutting into your abdomen. You’re less likely to feel as if your blood flow and oxygen intake through deep diaphragmatic breathing is being restricted. Therefore, you’ll feel more productive in the saddle, especially over long distances. Another drawback to the traditional waistband is that they collect and retain moisture, which increases the potential for chafing and overall likelihood of discomfort. Bib shorts will leave you feeling completely free and comfortable in the torso.

2. The chamois stays in place. Traditional cycling shorts will end up slipping down over time, and that means the chamois, or pad, will shift as well. Keeping the chamois in place will ensure there is less potential for chafing, saddle sores, and generally unhappy times. Bib shorts by nature are designed in a way that guarantees the chamois stays perfectly in place.

3. Bib straps increase comfort. As mentioned above, bib shorts utilize lightweight, breathable mesh or Lycra straps over the shoulders. While there are a number of advantages to shoulder straps, the biggest benefit is how they comfortably hold the bib as a whole in place without creating pressure or binding points anywhere on the body. Properly fitting bib shorts should disappear when you are in your natural cycling position. You won’t feel anything tugging, binding or chaffing. Our premium bibs (Summit Raptor in retail and Ascent and Summit in custom) are designed with Silhouette™ Engineering, a natural bend or articulation that mimics the contour of your body when you’re on your bike. This articulation means that you experience total and complete comfort when on your bike.

4. Showing off doesn’t mean showing skin. The best designed cycling jerseys are shorter in the front to reduce fabric bunching and provide a more aerodynamic fit. For taller riders with traditional shorts that might mean they’ll be sporting the bare midriff when they’re not actually on their bike. With bib shorts being obviously cut higher than a traditional short, a seamless transition between shorts and jersey is maintained at all times. To the onlooker, your bib short and cycling jersey will look just like a jersey and traditional short would; to the wearer though, the difference is as stark as night and day. This is the same from the rear. You won’t ever be tormenting those behind you with an unsightly “plumber’s crack.”

If you’re already a convert to bib shorts you’ll likely agree with the points outlined above. Most cyclists who have converted to bibs have also said they’d never go back to traditional shorts.

Pactimo offers a variety of bibs for men and women.

Tony Kelsey has nearly 20 years marketing experience, previously serving as global vice president of creative for an international, $1B IT solutions consultancy. Although a self-proclaimed “mediocre” racer in high school, his intense passion for cycling and bicycles in general has never waned. Today he is marketing director at Pactimo and frequently writes about cycling as a sport and hobby. @tonykelsey

Pactimo was born in a basement in 2003. The Colorado-based company has grown just a little since then, and they offer clothing for cycling, running, and triathlon. The company also does custom team orders.

The thing that stands out most about Pactimo clothing? The colors. Especially in the Women’s Designer line, Pactimo loves bold colors and intricate graphics. If black-and-white is not your thing, Pactimo has got you covered.

I had the chance to try out a jersey and shorts from the Designer line. I have long been a bibshort kind of girl, but if I were to have a conversion experience, these Pactimo shorts just might do it.

The colors look just as rich in person as online, the quality of the stitching and materials is high, and the fit is comfy.

Each of Haggett’s limited-edition designs will be personally crafted and signed and featured in Pactimo’s online “Designer Gallery.” Showcasing one-of-a-kind cycling gear, the Designer Gallery is targeted to both men and women who strive to stand out from the crowd and proclaim their confident individuality. Haggett’s first designs are bold and stylish, incorporating a retro design reminiscent of the 1970’s.

Pactimo CEO Frank Kim said, “We’re extremely happy to be working with such talented artists who are producing great looking cycling apparel. Matthew’s sharp designs will continue our commitment to provide a break from the predictable offering of sublimated apparel.”

“Working with Pactimo has been great. I was so psyched when I saw the jersey samples,” Haggett said. “I was really trying to capture the history of cycling in my designs and think cyclists will like the bold colors and strength they convey.”

The Pactimo Designer Gallery highlights collaborations with artists across the globe, from a variety of genres.

About Matthew Haggett

Based in Portland, Oregon, Matthew Haggett is a fine artist, designer, and illustrator. With Bachelors and Masters degrees in art, Haggett has been a design professional for two decades. His art is collected nationally and internationally & belongs to numerous public and private collections. He is also the co-owner and lead designer of Spherelab LLC (http://spherelab.com) and has redefined the use of Twitter as medium for art with his widely influential @Tw1tt3rart project (http://twitter.com/tw1tt3rart). You can find Haggett and his creative projects at http://www.mchaggett.com.

About Pactimo

Pactimo is a leading performance apparel company specializing in premium custom and dynamic designed technical apparel for cyclists and tri-athletes. Based in Colorado, Pactimo has been named two consecutive years to the Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies in the U.S. For more information on Pactimo go to www.pactimo.com.

]]>http://www.pactimo.com/pactimo-and-matthew-haggett-partner-to-create-unique-cycling-apparel/feed/0Pactimo and 1in6 Join Forces to Support Menhttp://www.pactimo.com/pactimo-and-1in6-join-forces-to-support-men/
http://www.pactimo.com/pactimo-and-1in6-join-forces-to-support-men/#commentsThu, 15 Mar 2012 05:33:58 +0000pactimohttp://pactimo.com/?p=489GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. – Mar. 15, 2012 - Pactimo, a leading provider of premium technical athletic apparel, is excited to announce its partnership with “1in6, Inc.,” a nonprofit organization established by founding board member and three time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond. 1in6 is dedicated to supporting men who have experienced unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood.

“We are extremely proud to support 1in6 and their mission to help men who have experienced sexual abuse live healthy, happy lives,” said Frank Kim, CEO of Pactimo. “We will donate $20 from the sale of every 1in6 jersey or bib shorts as a way to demonstrate our commitment and further support the cause.”

“I know first-hand how the pain and shame of such childhood experiences can affect one’s life,” said LeMond. “I was so impressed by 1in6’s mission and objectives that I joined the board of directors, and I’m committed to doing everything I can to ensure their success.”

1in6 offers a wealth of information and resources through its website (1in6.org), the most comprehensive online resource in the world on this issue. Information and services support men at different stages of seeking information and help, including those who are not yet ready to “break their silence” through hotlines, therapist selection assistance and an anonymous online community.

LeMond, who won the Tour de France in 1986, ’89, and ’90, will be the guest of honor at the 8th annual Tour of the Battenkill, the largest one-day road race in America, held in Cambridge, NY on April 14-15. LeMond will lead the 22-mile non-competitive ‘Bike Marathon-Battenkill’ ride in support of 1in6.

The 1in6.org cycling jersey and bib shorts will be offered through the Pactimo Retail Store for $60 and $85 respectively. Pactimo will donate $20 from the purchase of either item to 1in6 all through the 2012 cycling season.

About 1in61in6 is a nonprofit organization that offers support and resources for men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood. The mission of 1in6 is to help these men live healthier, happier lives. Our mission also includes serving family members, friends, and partners by providing information and support resources on the web and in the community. For more information, please visit www.1in6.org.

About PactimoBased in Colorado, Pactimo is a leading provider of premium technical performance apparel, primarily targeting the cycling and triathlon categories. Core customers include world champions, professional athletes, and elite amateurs. Pactimo has been listed three consecutive years as an INC 5000 fastest growing private company, and was selected as a Top 50 Colorado Company to Watch in 2011. For more information: www.pactimo.com.

]]>http://www.pactimo.com/pactimo-and-1in6-join-forces-to-support-men/feed/0Pactimo Announces Partnership with Bahati Foundationhttp://www.pactimo.com/pactimo-announces-partnership-with-bahati-foundation/
http://www.pactimo.com/pactimo-announces-partnership-with-bahati-foundation/#commentsThu, 10 Nov 2011 20:46:26 +0000adminhttp://pactimo.com/?p=1514GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. – Nov. 10, 2011 - Pactimo, a leading provider of premium technical athletic apparel, is excited to announce its new partnership with the Bahati Foundation. Pactimo will be the official clothing supplier for the Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team for 2012.

The Bahati Foundation was created by Rahsaan Bahati, a pro cyclist since 2001, to inspire and empower underprivileged inner-city youth to rise above their circumstances through the sport of cycling.

“As a world-class cyclist and a champion of youth, Rahsaan is a perfect match with Pactimo’s commitment to support programs that positively affect children in need and provide life changing opportunities,” said Frank Kim, CEO of Pactimo.

Bahati will be the honored guest at the 2011 El Tour de Tucson, America’s largest cycling event with an estimated 9,000 participants. Bahati Foundation team apparel will be introduced at the event, and Bahati himself is scheduled to personally autograph jerseys. Bahati apparel will be available for purchase at www.pactimo.com in the For A Cause gallery, and $20 of each garment sold will be donated to the foundation.

“Rahsaan Bahati has been very involved in the design process personally, and we are excited about the results,” said Karl Heidgen, Pactimo’s VP of Sales.

About the Bahati Foundation

The mission of the Bahati Foundation is to support inner city youth in under-served communities through inspirational speaking engagements and cycling outreach programs. These are designed to motivate and empower kids toward higher achievement in education, music and sports. We invite donors and corporate partners to exercise individual and corporate social responsibility by becoming involved with the mission of the Bahati Foundation. For more information: www.bahatifoundation.org

About Pactimo

Based in Colorado, Pactimo is a leading provider of premium technical performance apparel, primarily targeting the cycling and triathlon categories. Core customers include world champions, professional athletes, and elite amateurs. Pactimo has been listed three consecutive years as an INC 5000 fastest growing private company, and was selected as a Top 50 Colorado Company to Watch in 2011. For more information: www.pactimo.com